Nathalie Emmanuel: biography

The actress Nathalie Emmanuel gained international recognition for her role as Missandei in the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones. The beautiful interpreter has secured a place in the hearts of millions through her iconic afro hair which has made her recognizable. However, many people didn’t know that Nathalie Emmanuel cast not only in one movie.

Early life

Emmanuel was born on 2 March 1989 in Southend-on-Sea, a seaside resort town in Essex. Her formal name is Nathalie Joanne Emmanuel. Emmanuel is the second child of a half Dominican and half English mother, and a father of half-Saint Lucian and half English descent, which means the actress is of mixed ethnicity. That’s why she has an exotic and eye-catching appearance.

The actress Nathalie Emmanuel

Nathalie Emmanuel isn’t the only child. She has the older half-sister Louise. They have close and warm relationships, which Nathalie, according to her words, cherishes. At the age of three, she first attended St Hilda’s School and later Westcliff High School for Girls when she was 12. It was hard times for the actress: initially, Nathalie cried every day and didn't want to attend lessons. Nathalie Emmanuel in her early life

Nathalie Emmanuel in youth

Her ability to constantly create drama in her household and neighborhood at a young age caused her insightful mother to put her in vocal classes in order to channel her energy to something more productive. The little Emmanuel demonstrated an affinity for this, so she started to attend acting and dancing classes too. It turned out to be a smart move on her mother’s part as she starred in a West End production of the famous musical, The Lion King at the age of 10. At the time, she played the character, Young Nala.

Nathalie Emmanuel

After finishing school, Emmanuel worked at a bank. It seemed that her acting career was over, but she managed to pass auditions of one commercial firm and starred in a Vodafone advertisement. It was her big break. She has also started to appear in different commercials, such as McDonald’s and British Airways.

Movies

Nathalie Emmanuel made her onscreen debut on the show, Hollyoaks, playing the drug’s addicted character, Sasha Valentine. She also starred in the series Casualty and Misfits in 2007.

Nathalie Emmanuel in the movie Furious

Since she made her big screen debut, Nathalie as then gone on to star in several movies, starring in mostly franchises – the Fast and Furious franchise, beginning with an action film Furious 7 in 2015. She played computer hacker Ramsey. Despite the fact that this character was planned to be a weird guy nerd, Nathalie gained this role for her sparkling sense of humor.

Nathalie Emmanuel in the movie Maze Runner

In the same year, she cast in the Maze Runner trilogy, starting with Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials. Emmanuel played the role of Harriet, who was one of the leaders of Group B and aimed to create a cure from the infection. Nathalie co-starred with Katherine McNamara, Dylan O'Brien, and Thomas Brodie-Sangster. However, this early filmography was preparation for serious screen performances.

Fantasy series Game of Thrones

Nathalie could not believe her luck when she joined the HBO fantasy hit Game of Thrones, which has attracted record viewership on HBO and has a broad, active, international fan base. It is an adaptation of George R. R. Martin's series of fantasy novels with frequent use of nudity and violence (including sexual violence). Emmanuel featured as Missandei, originally a slavery girl who served as an interpreter, trusted advisor, and then Handmaiden to Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke).

Nathalie Emmanuel in series Game of Thrones

Nathalie appeared for the first time in the third season of the series, and until the seventh season, she had become one of the most adored characters on the extremely popular series. This role brought numerous nominations of Screen Actors Guild Awards to the actress – and all that before the finishing shooting of the TV series. Emmanuel cooperated with Lena Headey, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Sophie Turner, Peter Dinklage, Maisie Williams, and many other stars.

Missandei (Nathalie Emmanuel) and Grey Worm (Jacob Anderson)

Besides, due to unexpected popularity, FHM magazine ranked Emmanuel as 99th in their 100 Sexiest Women of 2013 and 75th in their Sexiest Women of 2015. She also appeared in the April issue of InStyle and GQ magazines. However, she was disappointed by the published photos. In the interview she confessed:

“I would like that they published my real photos without retouch in the name of the self-esteem of young readers.”

Personal life

Despite regular people’s attention, there are some life moments, which Emmanuel keeps out of the public eye. Her real-life relationships have been shrouded in mystery for journalists and her loyal fans. We can only guess who is the lucky one for this slender beauty. This British actress stands at an average height of 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) and weighs around 61 kg or 134½ pounds.

Nathalie Emmanuel with Devon Anderson

However, Nathalie is known to have a previous relationship with the actor Devon Anderson for several years. There were lots of different information regarding their relationship stuff and other events, but the reason for their separation is unknown.

Nathalie Emmanuel with Jacob Anderson

Emmanuel is rumored to be dating Jacob Anderson (Grey Worm), the partner of the actress in Game of Thrones. Actually, there are many joint photos on Instagram, but probably, her romance is only on-screen.

Nathalie Emmanuel now

Most importantly, Nathalie is currently filming fantasy TV series Game of Thrones’ 7th season, which surprises everyone. The actors are preparing for the upcoming shooting of the final season of the famous fantasy saga, which will reveal the remaining secrets and tell the world the fate of the iron throne. Emmanuel is known to feature in a 2018 movie, The Titan, playing the minor character. The premiere planned on October 2017.

Nathalie Emmanuel in 2019

In addition to her acting work, Nathalie Emanuel has hobbies. The woman created her own collection of fashionable clothes Nathalie Emmanuel Seduction, and she also produced women fragrance With Love from Nathalie. In free time, the actress, on her admission, devotes herself to communicating with family members or close friends, as well as her beloved pet named Spinny.